Volkswagen is dressing up the Tiguan with an R-Line appearance package / Volkswagen

by Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY

by Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY

Volkswagen is going to extend its performance R-Line models to its crossover SUVs.

The R-Line will come to the Touareg and the Tiguan for the 2014 model year. Both will make an appearance at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Monday.

The R-Line is basically sportier looks without amping up the horsepower. We don't know what the R stands far, but "racy" would probably be appropriate.

So, for instance, Tiguan, VW's small crossover, will come with unique "Mallory" 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels, body colored side skirts with chrome trim, an R-Line spoiler, LED lights on the license plate frame and bi-xenon headlights and LED running lights.

The Tiguan R-Line becomes the fourth Volkswagen model to have a Fender-branded sound system with a 10-channel, 400-watt amplifier, eight speakers and a rear subwoofer.

For the Touareg midsize, the R-Line package will include 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, a unique front bumper fascia, side skirts, R-Line badges, LED taillights and oval-shaped dual exhaust tips at the rear.

Inside, there is high-gloss black and brushed aluminum trim on the dashboard, center console and doors and stainless-steel R-Line scuff plates, aluminum sport pedals, and an R-Line steering wheel.